Itinerary Quick Look：
3 Days Chengdu Group Tour to See Giant Pandas & Ancient Shu Civilization
Nihao! Welcome to Chengdu, the panda hometown in southwestern China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Chengdu, the driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Chengdu. The rest of the day is free on your own so that you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourselves around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Chengdu is well connected by air and high-speed rail. There are two airports – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Chengdu by air from most cities in China, like Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing… In addition, travelers can take high speed train to Chengdu from Xian (3-4 hours), Chongqing (1.5-2hours), Guiyang (3.5-4.5 hours), Kunming (6-6.5hours), Shanghai (12.5-14.5 hours), etc.
Free Time Ideas: The Sichuan hotpot and Sichuan Opera are highly recommended evening activities.
In the morning, you will meet your guide early at the appointed time in the Chengdu hotel lobby. Today you are going to fulfill your panda dream with a 17-kilometers drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Xiongmao Jidi), or simply Chengdu Panda Base.
Chengdu Panda Base, the closest to the city proper, accommodated over 100 pandas which is the base with the largest population of captive giant pandas in the world. You will see giant pandas of different ages there. It’s great fun to watch them playing, eating, climbing, sleeping… If you come in autumn, you will have the chance to see the pink newborn giant panda cubs in the Sunshine Nursery House and the Moonlight Nursery House. Besides giant pandas, you can also meet the cute red pandas walking by your side in the Red Panda Playgrounds. Then follow your guide to discover more about panda’s secrets through the Panda Museum. (Note: Pandas like cool weather, so we advise you to arrive there early as pandas are more active in the morning. During the day of high temperatures, pandas would prefer to stay inside and sleep.)
In the afternoon, drive to visit the mysterious Sanxingdui Site Museum (about 1 hour’s drive, 50km). Unearthed in 1929, Sanxingdui keeps making archaeologists excited by its brilliant relics unearthed from the ancient capital 3,000-5,000 years ago. As one of the 50 Places in China that are worthiest for foreign travelers to visit, you will be amazed by the ancient people who created the outstanding relics. Sleep for thousands of years, wake up, and shock the world. In the Bronze Pavilion, you can have close contact with the Bronze Sacred Tree (3.96m, a treasure of the museum, archaeologists took 10 years to recover it), the Bronze Standing Figure (2.6m, the only complete figure of its size and kind), Vertical-eyed Bronze Mask (the protruding eyes are considered as the symbol of ‘Can Cong’, the first leader of Ancient Shu), Sun-shaped Bronze (looks like a car steering wheel)… Walking into the mysterious Comprehensive Pavilion, marvel at The Gold Scepter (the gold stick of the King of Ancient Shu Kingdom), Ceramic Utensil with Three Legs (Three-legged Cooking Pottery, local people called it hotpot), Jade Zhang, Gold Mask… With the Bronze, jade, and gold products shown from the Sanxingdui Site, you can imagine the brilliant Sanxingdui Civilization and the existence of the ancient Shu Kingdom that pushes the history of the Sichuan region back for over 2,000 years. After Sanxingdui visiting, drive back to Chengdu downtown. (Note: during the peak season, the ticket for the Sanxingdui is hard to reserve. You may adjusted to Jinsha Site Museum instead. )
After that, return to Chengdu downtown for an relaxing stroll at Jinli Old Street. With a history over 1,800 years, it showcases the profound cultures of Ancient Shu Kingdom. Take a nice walk on the traditional stone-paved street full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.
It is time to end your 3-day Chengdu group trip. You will have some free time in Chengdu and explore more on your own till be escorted you to airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.
Trip Extension Ideas: If you want to explore China and other Asia destinations rather than return home right away, we would be glad to assist you with an extension trip. Feel free to tell us your ideas!
Thank you for choosing HelloChinaTrip for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia. Safe journey!
What’s Included
- Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts (3-star standard)
- Transportation listed in the itinerary
- Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary
- Accident insurance
- Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip
What’s Excluded
- International airfares
- Entry Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Single Room Supplement
- Recommended optional activities
- Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Additional Information
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Unforgettable Travel Experience
Travel with 2-12 travelers on our small group tour. You’ll get in-depth and intimate experience as a private tour.
Comfortable Pace for Classic Exploration
With ease and comfort, from big wows to hidden gems, our small group tour leaves you feeling that you’ve really explored. You won’t miss any highlights in Shanghai.
Important Trip Notes for Booking a China Group Tour
How do I book a China group tour?
Select your travel dates and click “join-in a tour”. You will get free enquiry and don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours and we guarantee to reserve a place for you first. When all the information have confirmed, then you make the payment. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.
Deadline for Booking a Group Tour:
The deadline for receiving guests is tentatively 7 days before departure. For trips to Tibet and the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the deadline is extended to 15 days before departure.
Transportation
In a group tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by coach. The maximum group size will be 12 people. It will be a small group size traveling at comfortable pace. The coach we selected is spacious and comfortable. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
Meals
Regarding Children’s Fees:
(1) Occupying a bed: Children will be charged the adult rate. (2) Not occupying a bed: Children will be charged the group tour fee minus the single room difference. Any ticket discounts will be refunded.
Single Room Supplement:
If you are traveling alone and prefer a private room, a single room supplement will apply. Please contact our travel experts for the exact fee.
Free Pick-up & Drop-off Service:
(1) Free pick-up is available for flights/trains arriving between 08:00 and 22:00.
(2) Free drop-off is available for flights/trains departing between 09:00 and 23:00.
Additional Cost for Private Transfer:
(1) For arrival and departure transfers (1-2 persons): Early arrivals or late departures will incur an additional transfer fee.
(2) For flights arriving after 22:00 and departing before 09:00: An additional transfer fee will apply.
Grace –
Small group, big customization. We skipped the tourist rush—watched pandas in action, soaked in ancient Shu mysteries, then sipped tea in People’s Park like locals. Felt like the trip was built just for us.
Ella –
This wasn’t a cookie-cutter tour—more like a bespoke experience. Up close to pandas before the crowds, in-depth Shu culture stories at the Jinsha site, and wanderings through peaceful hutongs. So smooth, so curated.
Liam –
Amazing personalized feel over just three days: the pandas were adorable and quiet, the Shu ruins were fascinating, and walking through Kuanzhai Alley felt like a friendly local’s guide. Totally private-tour vibe.
Isabella –
Even though it’s a small-group tour, it felt totally private. We had quiet mornings watching pandas, fascinating tours at the Jinsha archaeological museum, and leisurely peaceful strolls through Kuanzhai Alley. Felt customized just for us.
Noah –
Our three-day adventure in Chengdu felt intimate and tailor-made: private panda views, quiet exploration of Sanxingdui’s otherworldly art, and time to absorb Chengdu’s slow pace. Felt like a private journey with friendly company.
Ava –
Loved how this small-group tour was actually customized. Got to linger with the pandas when they were most active, then dive into ancient Shu artifacts in peaceful museum halls. A personal, thoughtful experience.
Ethan –
This 3-day Chengdu trip was the ideal blend of cute and cultural, tailored to my pace. Up-close panda spotting, personalized explorer route through the Shu culture relics—like a private discovery, but at a small-group cost.
Oliver –
What a wonderfully tailored mini-trip! Early access to the panda base gave me adorable insider moments, then exploring the mysterious bronze treasures at Sanxingdui felt like a private voyage into ancient Shu civilization. Not rushed—just perfectly curated.
Fawzeya –
Heartfelt Thanks for an Unforgettable China Tour Experience
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional tour experience my niece and I enjoyed during our recent trip to China, from start day to toady. The entire journey was nothing short of spectacular, and we owe this unforgettable experience to your outstanding efforts.
First and foremost, a special thank to you for your meticulous planning and seamless arrangements. Your attention to detail, proactive communication, and dedication ensured that every aspect of our trip unfolded flawlessly. Your professionalism and warmth truly set the tone for our adventure.
We were also incredibly impressed by your wonderful staff, whose attentiveness and kindness made us feel genuinely cared for throughout our travels. Their enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile did not go unnoticed.
Please extend our sincere appreciation to the drivers who navigated the bustling streets with such skill and patience. Their punctuality, safe driving, and friendly demeanors added immense comfort to our long journeys.
Lastly, we must highlight our extraordinary tour guide in all visited cities . Their deep knowledge of China’s rich history and culture brought every site to life. The stories they shared both grand and intimate transformed our visits into captivating journeys through time. Their passion and storytelling gifted us a profound understanding of China’s heritage, making this trip truly enlightening.
Every moment, from the inspiring landmarks to the hidden gems, was elevated by your team’s expertise and genuine hospitality. We returned home not only with beautiful memories but also with a deeper connection to China’s spirit.
Thank you for creating such a harmonious, enriching, and joyful experience. We wholeheartedly recommend Hello China Trip to anyone seeking an authentic and well crafted journey through China.
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Fawzeya